***** Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant.

Way-back on April 13, 2014 Jeff Eats told you guys about- Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant in Miami.

Just between us, I hadn’t been back since that “story” appeared.

Long story short, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate dinner there last night and I gotta tell you- this joint makes some top-notch delicious stuff.

For our purposes, we’re gonna call Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant an “out of sight, out of mind” situation…trust me, it’s a schlep and a half from Boca Raton!

Anyway,

With “Season” fast approaching, the next time one of your ” visiting out of state friends” asks- “You got any good Chinese restaurants down here?- with your head held high, clothed in your tee shirt/shorts/sneakers’ ensemble- you can tell them all about/or take them to -Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant!

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Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant (Miami)
Posted on April 3rd, 2014 · Chinese Miami

***** Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant, 5771 Southwest 137th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33183, (305) 382-1598.

Got a terrific-Chinese joint for you…Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant in Miami.

For what it’s worth, Jeff Eats can’t begin to tell you–how many times in any given month–somebody comes up to me and says–and I paraphrase “Can’t find decent Chinese food down here.” By the way–I counted 3x in March 2014–but who’s counting?

Between Jeff Eats and you–there are actually a load of good Chinese restaurants/take outs down here in Sunny South Florida…just like there are a ton of really good pizza joints down here–but that’s a story for another day!

If you guys check, Jeff Eats’ “Chinese” there are a number of rave Chinese reviews.

Anyway…

Before I get going on Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant–I’m thinking that in NYC, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland (you can pick your favorite non-South Florida City) there are plenty of lousy/horrendous Chinese restaurants. If memory serves me correctly, when the-Eats Family lived in Manhattan from 1979-1991 there was a Chinese restaurant right across the street from our apartment building at the intersection of East 63rd Street and 2nd Avenue that served up some of the most disgusting stuff imaginable—as a matter of fact, there was also a Chinese joint one block away on 2nd Avenue and East 62nd Street that was a close second to the “guy” on 63rd Street. Get the point! If not, this “food reviewing”-deal is a strictly subjective enterprise.

Back to Silver Palace…

Recently ate at Silver Palace and thought that the food was dynamite. Just so you know, the joint has 2-menus. One for us “Brooklyn” folks looking for Jewish-Brooklyn- American Chinese food circa 1957–and another for you folks into “real authentic” (whatever that means? probably garlic squid-but not sure) Chinese food.

The Silver Palace meal…wonton soup, egg drop soup, egg rolls, bbq ribs, sweet & sour pork, roast pork fried rice, pepper steak, garlic chicken, shrimp in lobster/black bean sauce–and I gotta tell you–“imho” this joint could make a real-good living in NYC’s China Town. For those of you who like pecking-orders, the garlic chicken and sweet & sour pork were off-the-chart. By the way, your tee shirt/shorts/flip flop ensemble will definitely work-in this mom & pop joint.

Quick story…

A few months ago, a friend (not gonna mention names) raved about NYC’s– Shun Lee Palace’s food claiming that the Chinese food in South Florida was- and I quote “dog food” …to make a long story short, this same guy and his wife were with Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats when we ate at Silver Palace–and during dinner told me, and I quote-“This food is better than Shun Lee’s, at half-the-price.” Like I said, before, this food reviewing business–is purely a subjective game.

I’ll leave it up to you guys to decide for yourselves—all I know is that Silver Palace’s food was “imho” TERRIFIC!

Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant is open 7 days a week 11am-10pm.

***** Brooklyn Joe’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, 3466 Souteast Dixie Highway, Stuart, Florida 34997, (772) 219-2211.

Real simple tale to tell you,

Last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats ate dinner at Brooklyn Joe’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant a “hole in the wall- mom & pop- red sauce”-Italian joint in Stuart.

Really don’t have time nor the inclination to insult your collective intelligence by “telling” you-the joint’s menu…but if you insist- pizzas, pastas, subs, entrees (salad, garlic knots) so on and so forth…menu/prices at brooklynjoespizzeria.com.

Ordered stuff included…16″ cheese pizza ($10.99), Caesar salad (large- $6.99), chicken parm sub ($8.50), philly cheese steak sub ($7.95), meat lasagna ($12.95)- and I gotta tell- you, it all worked!

Look!

Between you guys and Jeff Eats, Italian joints like Brooklyn Joe’s Pizzeria are a dime a dozen down her in Florida and for that matter-all across the United States. You either like this kinda-eating or you don’t. Give me decent enough pizza, pasta, subs, loads of Coca Cola refills and I’m easy…same goes for Mrs. Jeff Eats, except you gotta substitute water with a piece of lemon for the Coke and throw a salad into the mix- so “she” thinks- she’s eating healthy! You guys do know that you gotta pick your battles- you want water with a piece of lemon, you want salad, fine by me!

Anyway!

Brooklyn Joe’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant- got the job done! Nothing off-the chart- but it was all good! The only “thing” that doesn’t make sense to me about Brooklyn Joe’s is that-it’s closed on Sunday and Monday- didn’t Joe ever hear about the NFL?- Howard Cosell, Dandy Don Meredith!

Brooklyn Joe’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant is open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-9pm.

* Joey Dale & The Gigolos/Pavilion Grille.

A recent e-mail to Jeff Eats.

Jeff,

My husband and I live in Delray Beach. We are huge doo wop/oldies fans. Looking for a place where we can hear great live music and have a drink or two- or maybe even have a nice reasonably priced dinner.

We recently moved from Tampa and are pretty new to the area. We are still working, so we are pretty much at home during the week, Friday and Saturday are good nights for us.

Thank you very much for your help.

Jane Windsor

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Jane Windsor:

I think Jeff Eats has exactly what the doctor ordered!

Thanks for reading…

* California Psychics!

Recently saw California Psychics’ tv commercial…

Gonna save Jeff Eats a load of time trying new-joints!

At a buck a minute, I’m thinking that $10 should get me enough restaurants to write about-for at least 19 months!

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Need Help? Call us any time 1.800.535.1072

* A Band Called Honalee.

Got something that Jeff Eats knows that you old “folkies” (or is it old “fogies”) out there are gonna love…A Band Called Honalee!

In a nutshell- you’ll swear that Peter, Paul and Mary are on the stage!

You gotta go see this band…

A Band Called Honalee has 2- Florida dates on its 2015-2016 “tour”…

February 2, 2016- South Florida State College/performing arts, Avon Park, tickets: performances.southflorida.edu/tickets/

February 6, 2016- Palm Beach State College/Duncan Theatre, tickets: palmbeachstate.edu/theatre/duncan-theatre/juke-box-series.aspx

You can check-out- A Band Called Honalee at abandcalledhonalee.

Just one quick observation, there was only 1-Peter, there was only 1-Paul, there was only 1-Mary… A Band Called Honalee has 7-vocalists who apparently rotate in and out of the lineup- I guess it all depends on when/where the gig-is…it’s probably all good, but Jeff Eats just wanted you guys to know, that you may see a different “lineup” than the one that my friend Jackie Paper did!

from abandcalledhonalee.com

A Band Called Honalee is a modern-day folk trio inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary. Musically accomplished, interactive and energetic, their shows allow audiences to experience this timeless music live onstage once again.

The group believes the melodies and messages of the 1960s folk and folk/rock era are just as relevant today as they were when they were first sung, perhaps even more so. Their mission is to share this uniquely American music with new audiences, while rekindling the passion of life-long fans. Most of all, they celebrate the power of these songs to inspire people and bring them together once again.

A Band Called Honalee has a roster of 7 different vocalists who are all members of the Honalee family. Their names are Eli Zoller, Sarah Randall Hunt, Chris Ware, Matt Duré, Hanley Smith, Sam Sherwood and Suzanne Lenz. Each maintains an active solo career, in addition to frequently appearing with A Band Called Honalee around the country.

The group maintains an active national touring schedule, with frequent appearances at performing arts centers, concert series, music festivals and arts conferences nationwide, including Arts Midwest, Performing Arts Exchange/SouthArts, and Pennsylvania Arts Presenters Conferences.

Their recordings have been featured on The Folk Connection (bostonpete.com) radio program, which showcases excellence in folk. Most recently, A Band Called Honalee has been asked to participate in educational outreach programs across the United States, where they nurture music students of all ages in songwriting and explore the continuing cultural relevance of this vital American music.

* daughtry.

Jeff Eats “liked” Chris Daughtry on American Idol Season 5- he came in 4th…

Long story short, although his band- daughtry has sold a ton of records over the past 9 years- there really is no interest here in seeing him or his band-mates!

You may see things differently, so here you go…

* Food Reviewing Is A Very Difficult Task!

No ifs, ands, or buts…we all have our own opinions on everything!

Husband’s Text:
Honey, I got hit by a car outside the office.
Paula brought me to the Hospital.
Doctors presently doing tests and taking X-rays.
Severe blow to my head but not likely to have any lasting effects. Wound required 19 stitches.
I have three broken ribs, a broken arm and compound fracture in the left leg. Amputation of my right foot is a possibility.
Love you.

Wife’s Response:
Who’s Paula?

* I’m Still Standing Up a take of devilish proportions.

Got an absolutely terrific book for you guys…I’m Still Standing Up a tale of devilish proportions.

Delray Beach based comedian Sarge’s- recently (4/15) published autobiography…will have you laughing and crying the whole way!
Born to a Jewish white mother and black father, then adopted by a Jewish couple living in Great Neck, New York- Sarge takes you on a journey that includes the depths of drug addiction and homelessness to SRO concerts all over the United States!

Jeff Eats loved the book.

You can catch copies- at Sarge’s website iamsarge.com, Sarge’s live appearances and amazon.com.

***** SOHO Donut Company, 117 South Hyde Park Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33606, (818) 605-5649.

Got something absolutely terrific for you guys, SOHO Donut Company…a takeout joint that makes outrageously off the chart- delicious donuts and sandwiches. For you guys who insist on eating-“there”…a couple of tables inside/a couple of tables outside.

A recent “order” had Jeff Eats doing…glazed donut cheeseburger, philly cheese steak sub, grilled cheese & bacon donut, a mixed dozen of classic donuts, a mixed dozen of fancy donuts and like I said 1.231 seconds ago, outrageously off the chart- delicious donuts and sandwiches. For you wise guys out there, there were 2-other guys with Jeff Eats- so no, I didn’t eat everything all by my lonesome!

Jeff Eats loved SOHO Donuts Company!

The joint is open Tuesday-Friday 6:30am-6pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 8am-2pm, closed Monday.

You can check tampadonuts.com for further SOHO info.

* Boca Black Box Center for the Arts.

The below-“article” originally appeared on 8/18/15. I just wanted to give you guys a quick update..

Last night, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats attended a “family & friends” event at Boca Black Box…I’m thinking that about 200 people “got” to experience this brand new theater in action.

The skinny- Boca Black Box has a small beer/wine bar- no food is served – 250 theater seats. Just between us, every seat-works (great sight-lines), terrific sound system/lighting system, large stage which is also equipped with a large “hidden” movie screen…

Last night’s event, headlined comedian-Sarge who killed for one solid hour! If you haven’t seen Sarge, go see the guy- he puts on a fabulous-hilarious show! You can checkout Sarge’s act/schedule at iamsarge.com.

Jeff Eats’ take…I loved the joint. Boca Black Box is going to develop a huge following- of people looking to see top-notch comedians and other artists in a closeup-intimate theater setting. Real simple formula at work here, you buy a ticket-you see the show, no drink minimums/no food minimums, no servers roaming the facility during the show, no drama!

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Posted August 18, 2015
* Boca Black Box Center for the Arts, 8221 Glades Road #10, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, (561)483-9036.

Got something really good for you guys- Boca Black Box Center for the Arts located in Boca Raton.

Bet you a buck, that most of you guys never even heard of the joint…

Long story short, a day or so ago- Singer Productions one of South Florida’s premier entertainment production companies- opened a new “250 seat theater”- Boca Black Box Center for the Arts…

All Jeff Eats can tell you is- that you gotta checkout (bocablackbox.com) Boca Black Box’s initial- lineup of “acts”-no fooling around, some really top-shelf comedians and music acts- are booked!

From what I’m hearing- Boca Black Box’s state of the art sound/light systems, seating, separate wine-bar and seasoned management team- have the earmarks of an absolute homerun- so if you’re into live comedy/music “shows” you now know about South Florida’s newest player long before almost-anyone else!

Like I said a few seconds ago, the joint just-opened (soft opening)- so basically nobody even knows that Boca Black Box even exists…

Be smart, stay on top of this “situation” because when word gets around- Boca Black Box’s tickets- are gonna be a hot-commodity!

Jeff Eats hasn’t been “there” yet- down below are some of the shows that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna try and get to! Suffice it to say, I’ll update you guys on what’s-what once I’ve seen the joint in action for myself.

from bocablackbox.com

Welcome to Boca Black Box

Boca Black Box, a center for the arts, specializes in quality entertainment for all ages. The Box will be bringing in live comedy, drama, music as well as offering fundraising opportunities for the Boca community. Our management team has been producing shows for other venues for over 20 years and now has combined their skills and talents to bring it all under one location. Our team has produced shows such as, The Ultimate Thriller “The Michael Jackson Tribute”, Three Hysterical Broads off Their Medication, That’s Funny You Don’t Look Jewish, just to name a few.

What is a Black Box Theatre? According to Wikipedia, A black box theater consists of a simple, somewhat unadorned performance space, usually a large square room with black walls and a flat floor. It is a relatively recent innovation in theater.

If you are looking to see a comedy show, a drama or even a musical, come on down to the Box, your first choice for quality entertainment.

Box office: 561.483.9036
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Just a “taste” of Boca Black Box’s current lineup…for complete lineup/tickets/info bocablackbox.com.

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